Bill Clinton — A man of many appetites, Clinton made Mi Tierra famous when he jogged while wearing a restaurant T-shirt. He’s also a big fan of the mango ice cream served at the Menger Hotel. Though he loved junk food while president, today he’s a vegan. less

Bill Clinton — A man of many appetites, Clinton made Mi Tierra famous when he jogged while wearing a restaurant T-shirt. He’s also a big fan of the mango ice cream served at the Menger Hotel. Though he ... more

George H.W. Bush — A Connecticut Yankee-turned Texan, Bush famously loved pork rinds and hated broccoli. "I do not like broccoli and I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid,” he said. “And my mother made me eat it and I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli." less

George H.W. Bush — A Connecticut Yankee-turned Texan, Bush famously loved pork rinds and hated broccoli. "I do not like broccoli and I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid,” he said. “And my mother ... more

Ronald Reagan – The president who said, “All great change begins at the dinner table” had a sweet tooth and loved jelly beans so much he had a portrait of himself made out of his favorite brand, Jelly Belly. He's seen here eating a Big Mac in Alabama. less

Ronald Reagan – The president who said, “All great change begins at the dinner table” had a sweet tooth and loved jelly beans so much he had a portrait of himself made out of his favorite brand, Jelly ... more

Lyndon Baines Johnson – Caused a stir in Washington when he took the chancellor of Germany to his Johnson City ranch for two days of entertaining that included a classic, Texas-style barbecue of brisket, ribs and all the trimmings. He is seen here visiting San Antonio on Jan. 16, 1973, less than a week before he died. less

Lyndon Baines Johnson – Caused a stir in Washington when he took the chancellor of Germany to his Johnson City ranch for two days of entertaining that included a classic, Texas-style barbecue of brisket, ribs ... more

Dwight D. Eisenhower — When Eisenhower entertained Nikita Khrushchev and his wife during a U.S. visit, the then-Soviet premier brought his own food taster. No worries about any potential poison, but the president’s tastes were considered fairly bland. less

Dwight D. Eisenhower — When Eisenhower entertained Nikita Khrushchev and his wife during a U.S. visit, the then-Soviet premier brought his own food taster. No worries about any potential poison, but the ... more

Franklin Delano Roosevelt — Although his administration spanned the Depression and World War II, one of the most memorable moments took place in 1939, when FDR served England’s King George IV and Queen Elizabeth hot dogs during a garden party. Supposedly, the king ate them with his hands like an American, but the queen daintily used a knife and fork. less

Franklin Delano Roosevelt — Although his administration spanned the Depression and World War II, one of the most memorable moments took place in 1939, when FDR served England’s King George IV and Queen ... more

Herbert Hoover — The Iowa native who grew up in Oregon and attended college in California loved to visit Opelousas, La., to eat gumbo at a small restaurant he particularly enjoyed. For the president, that restaurant shared its gumbo recipe with the White House. less

Herbert Hoover — The Iowa native who grew up in Oregon and attended college in California loved to visit Opelousas, La., to eat gumbo at a small restaurant he particularly enjoyed. For the president, that ... more

William Howard Taft — At 6’2” and 332 pounds, Taft was put on a diet by his doctor. This meant trimming the size of his beloved breakfast steak — from 12 to 8 ounces. First lady Helen Taft reinstituted a custom of Andrew Johnson and kept a cow on the White House grounds for the freshest milk possible. less

William Howard Taft — At 6’2” and 332 pounds, Taft was put on a diet by his doctor. This meant trimming the size of his beloved breakfast steak — from 12 to 8 ounces. First lady Helen Taft reinstituted ... more

Chester A. Arthur — A gourmet exceeded only by Jefferson, Arthur’s formal dinners featured foods cooked in the latest Parisian styles of the day, with six high-quality wines served throughout the meal. His favorite meal was a mutton chop with a glass of ale, or a slice of rare roast beef with hot baked potatoes and fruits, accompanied by a glass of claret. less

Chester A. Arthur — A gourmet exceeded only by Jefferson, Arthur’s formal dinners featured foods cooked in the latest Parisian styles of the day, with six high-quality wines served throughout the meal. His ... more

Abraham Lincoln — Honest Abe proclaimed the first Thanksgiving Day in 1863. The First Family received a live turkey for the occasion, but young Tad Lincoln grew fond of him, calling him Jack and making him a pet. So the president issued a written reprieve to the turkey — the first such Presidential pardon. The story may be apocryphal, but it’s a piece of presidential lore nonetheless. less

Abraham Lincoln — Honest Abe proclaimed the first Thanksgiving Day in 1863. The First Family received a live turkey for the occasion, but young Tad Lincoln grew fond of him, calling him Jack and making him a ... more

James Madison — Madison wanted to form a government-run National Brewery and proposed creating a cabinet position of Secretary of Beer to promote the domestic beer industry. First lady Dolley Madison served bouillon at afternoon receptions on cold, dreary days, and her layer cake was legendary. less

James Madison — Madison wanted to form a government-run National Brewery and proposed creating a cabinet position of Secretary of Beer to promote the domestic beer industry. First lady Dolley Madison served ... more

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Thomas Jefferson — The original American foodie, Jefferson grew produce on his farm and tried to convert Americans to French and Italian wines instead of the English favorite, port. Daniel Webster once wrote about Jefferson’s table, “in half Virginian, half French style, in good taste and abundance.” After he left the White House, he began brewing his own beer. less

Thomas Jefferson — The original American foodie, Jefferson grew produce on his farm and tried to convert Americans to French and Italian wines instead of the English favorite, port. Daniel Webster once wrote ... more